Senior Financial Business Manager

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: non-union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Clinical Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Grade: M0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $105,983-$132,483 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Closing Date: January 3, 2025

Position Summary

As a key member of the financial services function, the Senior Financial Business Manager, Clinical Programs, is responsible for the effective financial planning, performance measurement, and analysis of activities, revenues, and costs, as well as the management of financial systems for the portfolio. The role works closely with division heads, operational leaders, unit managers, and directors reviewing, strategizing and making recommendations on Unit/Program financials.

Duties:

• Perform and lead full cycle financial management responsibilities of Clinical Program(s) to ensure corporate deliverables are met with expected quality
• Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly packages to facilitate decision making and financial/activity reporting
• Effectively collaborate with multi-functional team to develop, implement and manage long and short-term strategies for to achieve corporate targets and organizational priorities
• Lead planning, developing and implementation of the program's annual operating budget
• Builds and maintains effective strategic relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders
• Develop and operationalize financial strategies for the Program in conjunction with the leadership team to streamline financial operations and reporting, improve programs/services and reduce costs
• Lead financial forecast/planning in collaboration with medical and operational leader to address financial issues, risks, and opportunities, providing analysis, evaluation and recommendations
• Analyzes and interprets trend and budget variances, utilizing the information to appraise the financial status of the program in terms of performance against budget and other matters bearing on the operational effectiveness of the program
• Develop case costing, business cases, briefing notes, report and conduct complex cost/benefit analysis to determine viability of projects
• Lead and/or contribute to projects at multiple sites/hospitals, ensuring their successful planning, implementation and ongoing operation
• Manage and coach the program finance team
• Performs other responsibilities to support the finance director and client groups

• Master's degree in Business or Health Administration or recognized equivalent required
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or business degree with relevant experience
• Eight years related experience is required
• Previous experience in managing a team required
• Strong business acumen with solid experience in business management, financial planning, performance measurement and budgeting functions
• Ability and proven experience to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with senior management
• Solid experience in project management and special projects
• Demonstrates attention to detail, with strong motivational and leadership skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, with an acute understanding of stakeholders and their needs
• Ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage unexpected occurrences and manage deadlines
• Working knowledge of Health System Funding Reform is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, experience with SAP is an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.